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Recent Examples of clamp down
But Congress has balked at the USDA’s and FDA’s relatively modest attempts to clamp down on how much salt can be added to our food.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
The latest claims come at a time when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is unofficially headed by Musk, has been making swathes of changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of a clamp down on federal spending ordered by President Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Gophers had a 21-18 lead with 7:41 remaining in the first half, but the Scarlet Knights clamped down and finished the frame with a 20-8 run for an 11-point lead at intermission.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
The latest claims come at a time when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is unofficially headed by Musk, has been making swathes of changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of a clamp down on federal spending ordered by President Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Gophers had a 21-18 lead with 7:41 remaining in the first half, but the Scarlet Knights clamped down and finished the frame with a 20-8 run for an 11-point lead at intermission.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: better sleep!—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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But for one night, Leonard turned back the clock and secured the win for his team at a time when their backs were against the wall.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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And day or night travel is catered for too, courtesy of a 100-lux headlight, plus a braking tail-light integrated into the full alloy fender to the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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This is used to issue steering and braking instructions to the ECU.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Shaddai didn’t hold back from trash-talking his opponent.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
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Former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not hold back on his final meeting with new head coach Aaron Glenn in his first public remarks since a series of rumors leaked following the end of his second season with the team.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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How To Clean Synthetic Gardening Gloves Many synthetic gardening gloves can be thrown in the wash, but always check the tag first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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During the court hearing, the Florida Highway Patrol was the only agency mentioned as an arresting agency in those cases, including the one of the U.S. citizen.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Two people are dead and a man who held Sacramento police at bay for hours before surrendering early Friday has been arrested in the slayings.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The image appears to have been doctored, recruited into Trump’s own semiotic sleight of hand—reducing a person to a body part and then stamping that body part with a sign of evil.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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If the mask is stamped with a GB number ending in 2006, it was made based on the previous standard and is still fine to use so long as the expiration date hasn't passed.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Pollinators including honeybees, bumblebees, and squash bees, fertilize flowers by transporting pollen from male blooms to female blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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The players argue the defendants have suppressed players’ earnings and other professional opportunities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Incretin drugs mimic certain gut hormones to suppress a person’s appetite and regulate blood sugar.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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